Baytown crime rate on track for historic lows
Baytown crime data for the first quarter of 2019 shows a marked drop from the same period in 2018, suggesting the year may meet or beat the 2017 low. Police note figures reflect serious offenses per FBI categories, excluding arson and many minor or nonreported crimes.
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Psalm 46 Verse: God Our Refuge and Strength
A Bible verse from Psalm 46:1 2 proclaims God as our refuge and strength an ever present help in trouble. It declares that we will not fear even if the earth gives way and mountains fall into the sea.
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Jury selection opens in Baytown teen slayings case
Jose Juan Chavez, 21, faces conspiracy to commit capital murder and possession of a deadly weapon in a penal institution as jury selection begins in Chambers County court. The 2015 case involved the kidnapping and killing of Robert E. Lee High School teens Alejandro Chavez and Jarvis Morgan near Double Bayou.
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Two shot at Baytown bar during alleged harassment
Baytown police say two men were shot at Dirty D's Tavern on North Alexander Drive around 12:50 a.m. Monday after 55-year-old Dorian Terry of Baytown allegedly solicited patrons, returned with a handgun, and fired into the patio. Patrons wrestled him to the ground. both victims were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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I-10 bridge repairs moving along as mid May target
The Texas Department of Transportation expects the I-10 bridge to be fully repaired by mid May weather permitting. Contractors have begun demolition of the damaged column and setting up temporary supports, with permanent repairs and column replacement to follow. One northbound Spur 330 lane will reopen to ease access toward Crosby Lynchburg. Weather and underwater conditions have caused brief work interruptions, but the project remains on track for completion by mid May.
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